What are antioxidants? To put it simply, antioxidants prevent our cells from free radicals. Free radicals can be breathed in through damaging chemicals in the environment (such as smoking), antioxidants slow down the oxidation process, preventing damage to our cells. Well what damage are we talking about exactly? Skin cells – speeding up the aging process Organs – decreasing the…

Coconuts are a member of a palm family and have many traditional uses such as food (the obvious) and health cosmetics. It’s only very recently that we’ve seen a rise in the use for coconuts especially within the health and beauty industry. So how can coconuts benefit our health? High In Electrolytes Electrolytes are vital for the normal functioning of…

I first tried Solo as a meal replacement two months ago. As a busy Mum and also a working professional, I’d often forget to have lunch as I’d be in meetings, travelling, or running around after my family. I enjoy yoga and running when I get time and I was aware that not eating properly would really impact on my…

Last week for the first time I used Solo for my ‘Sleeping Ruff’ fundraiser that I did for a local dog rescue charity, Rescue Remedies. I was looking for an easy and convenient way to take care of my food and nutritional needs during the fundraiser, since I had little space for packing things like food for the week. I lived almost exclusively…

Over the past few years I have heard about the benefits of cutting out dairy from your diet (via word of mouth) – but more importantly the benefits that is has on the skin and complexion. I decided to put my curiosity aside and research into this to see just what effect dairy has on the skin. Here’s what I…

There is little research around the benefits of a liquid diet, and whether you choose to take Solo for all of your meals or just one, you will reap the benefits! Take a read here.. Saving Money The average UK household spends £227 a month on food, excluding restaurants and alcoholic drinks. Let’s divide this by 3 meals a day,…

Regardless if it’s your first year at University as a fresher or your last year, University can be a stressful time for anyone. Your main focus should be your studies, but many students struggle to prioritize this as they’re having to work to live. And by living I don’t mean livin la vida loca! I mean surviving, by paying bills…

Solo contains 9.9g of fibre per one serving (125g), but what exactly is fibre? Fibre is a complex carbohydrate that can not be digested by the human body. So what is it’s role within the body? Instead of providing calories or fuel, fibre helps the body to remove potentially harmful waste. There are two types of fibre, soluble and insoluble.…